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Man charged with pointing shotgun at parents

Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies avoided a shootout when they took an intoxicated man into custody Tuesday in rural Washington County.

Authorities initially received a report that the suspect, 22-year-old Jacob Lee Jackson, of Oglesby, would fire on them if he felt threatened, reports show.

Jackson faces charges of feloniously pointing a firearm, carrying a firearm while under the influence and threatening to perform an act of violence.

According to a probable cause affidavit filed in the case, around 7:32 p.m. on April 30 deputies received a report that a “son had been shooting at his parents with a shotgun.” The report said the son was intoxicated and had left the area on foot. Upon arrival, deputies were informed that Jackson was likely in a residence near the 399100 block of West 2700 Road.

The reporting parties said they didn’t believe Jackson had fired at them but that he had been “shooting guns.”

They further said Jackson was angry because he had wrecked his sister’s vehicle while “drunk and driving” and when his father attempted to confront him on the matter, Jackson pointed a 12 gauge shotgun at his head, striking him in the ear. At that point it was related to deputies that “there would be a shootout if Jacob feels threatened.”

Deputies reportedly found Jackson in the area and ordered him to the ground at gunpoint. According to the affidavit, he initially said he was not Jackson and that “Jacob is out hunting somewhere.” He later reportedly admitted he was Jacob Jackson and that he “had been drinking earlier in the day.”

Authorities say they found a shotgun just inside the door of the residence that they believe was used in the incident. An inspection of the weapon reportedly showed that it was loaded with four slugs. A spent shell casing was also found on the porch of the residence.

While being taken into custody, Jackson reportedly told his parents, “Just wait till I get out and see what happens.” Deputies say he told them that “next time he (Jackson) won’t miss him (his father) and he’ll level the gun at him,” according to the affidavit.